D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A3400

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 5-A3400 - PRE-K ASSISTANCE GRANTS

3400.1

This chapter is promulgated pursuant to the Pre-k Enhancement and Expansion Amendment Act of 2008, effective July 18, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-202; D.C. Official Code § 38-271.01et seq.) and the Pre-k Acceleration and Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2010, effective February 6, 2010 (D.C. Act 18-307; D.C. Official Code § 38-272.03) , including any temporary and permanent versions of this act.

3400.2

The Program Assistance Grant (PAG) program shall be funded through one or more of the following sources:

(a) Local funding;

(b) Federal funding; and

(c) Other public or private funding sources.

3400.3

A PAG shall assist eligible District of Columbia programs serving pre-k age children to achieve or maintain the High Quality Standards and Program Requirements contained in the District of Columbia Pre-k Operating Guidelines (the "HQ Standards").

3400.4

To be eligible for a PAG, an applicant must:

(a) Be:

(1) A District of Columbia public school;

(2) A District of Columbia public charter school; or

(3) A community based organization;

(b) Operate in the District of Columbia a pre-k education service;

(c) Serve children of one (1) or more of the following ages:

(1) Three (3) years of age on or before September 30 of the academic year for which the child is being enrolled;

(2) Four (4) years of age; or

(3) Five (5) years of age after September 30;

(d) Submit an audited financial statement or an audit report based upon the then-current U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations"; and

(e) Demonstrate the ability to sustain beyond the receipt of grant funding, the delivery of services meeting the HQ Standards.

3400.5

The maximum PAG funding for each grant cycle shall be specified in the request for funding application.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A3400

Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 9727 (October 15, 2010)

Authority: Section 501 of the Pre-k Enhancement and Expansion Amendment Act of 2008, effective July 18, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-202; D.C. Official Code § 38-272.05) (2010 Supp.); Section 2(e)(2) of the Pre-k Acceleration and Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2010, effective April 20, 2010 (Pre-k Acceleration and Clarification Act) (D.C. Law 18-142; D.C. Official Code § 38-272.03(e)(2) ); and Mayor's Order 2009-44 (March 27, 2009).